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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.44, 4,583.52 and 975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.44, 4,583.52 and 975.56 is: 1,463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.44 : 4,583.52 = 975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.44/4,583.52 = 975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.44x = 4,583.52 × 975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.44x = 4,471,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,498.77/3,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.45

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